I should build some storage shelves.
What I should do, is draw a plan, and measure the things I want on the shelves so that the finished project will perform as I want it to.
What I will probably end up doing, is guessing what I need, buying the materials and then designing it as I build it.
It's the old 'perception vs reality' thing. I like to think of myself as a planner and methodical in what I do. The kind of person who has a clear vision in mind when he starts a project.
The truth is, I start with an idea, overthink it, research ways of doing it, and develop a mental plan that is beyond what I need, want, or can do. Then comes the phase where reality sets in and I can start to think about a project clearly, with my goals, skills and budget taken into account.
That may be why it takes me so long to get things done!
I think it's healthy to dream, to reach beyond your limits. But as I get older, I have come to appreciate more and more the engineer's mantra - KISS. 'Keep It Simple, Stupid.'
I really need to strive to keep things simple, life is complicated by owning and possessing more than you need or can use.
Maybe I need to purge more possessions instead of building shelves to store them.
No comments:
Post a Comment